Keywords
Herpes zoster
Moxibustion
Sihuang Anti-inflammatory lotion
Submitted : 2026-02-08
Accepted : 2026-02-23
Published : 2026-03-10
Abstract
Objective: To explore the application effect of moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion in patients with herpes zoster after bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Methods: One patient with herpes zoster after BMT was selected and treated with moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion in addition to conventional antiviral drugs. Results: The patient’s pain disappeared within 48 hours after the intervention (NRS score decreased from 6 to 2), large-scale crusting of herpes occurred within 72 hours, and complete shedding occurred within 10 days. No infection or other adverse reactions occurred, and the patient had high nursing satisfaction. Conclusion: Moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion can safely and effectively improve the symptoms of herpes zoster after BMT, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
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